Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 24 Jan 2024

Ram Temple Consecration: States that Declared a Holiday

Why in News?

To commemorate the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, several States declared a public holiday, or gave a half day off to Government employees.

Key Points

• All Central government offices remained shut till 2.30 p.m. Several States also declared January 22 as a ‘dry day’.
• Central government establishments, Public Sector Banks, insurance companies, financial institutions and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across the country remained closed for a half day.
• Central educational institutes such as Jamia Millia Islamia and its schools along with Delhi University also remained closed for half day till 2.30 p.m.
• National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) also observed a trading holiday on January 22.

Ayodhya Ram Temple

• The 3-storey temple, built in the traditional Nagara style.
• Makrana Marble and Pink sandstone, granite stone, and colored Marble are used in the construction.
• Iron has not been used anywhere in the construction.
• The main Garbh Griha holds the idols of Ram Lalla, accompanied by multiple mandaps, including Rang Mandap & Nritya Mandap.

National Stock Exchange

• The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) is India's largest financial market.
• Incorporated in 1992, the NSE has developed into a sophisticated, electronic market, which ranked fourth in the world by equity trading volume.
• NSE was the first exchange in India to provide modern, fully automated electronic trading.
  • The NSE is the largest private wide-area network in India.
• The NIFTY 50 is the flagship index on the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE).

Uttar Pradesh Approves Rs 16,000 Crore for Rapid Rail Corridor

Why in News?

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a Rs 16,000 crore rapid rail corridor project, aimed at seamlessly connecting multiple airports in the region.

• The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is preparing a detailed project report for this corridor, expected to be finalized by March 2024.

Key Points

• Once initiated, the project, with an estimated completion time of four years, will link two major airports and various parts of Delhi.
• This is expected to help the upcoming Noida airport to capture the overflow of passenger traffic from the Delhi Airport.
• The proposed Noida airport link will stem from the Ghaziabad station, acting as an interchange point for the Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail Transport.
• Passengers will also have the option to connect to the in-progress Delhi-Alwar Rapid Rail through Sarai Kale Khan, the starting station of the Delhi-Meerut Rail.
• The Delhi-Alwar rail, expected to conclude by mid-2025, will include a station at Indira Gandhi International Airport and Aerocity.
• Noida airport authorities are also working on developing other public transportation modes, including high-speed bus corridors, to establish a comprehensive multi-modal transport connectivity network with Delhi and Gurgaon.

BHISHM Cube in Ayodhya

Why in News?

Recently, the BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri) Cube, a state-of-the-art indigenous mobile hospital, was deployed in Ayodhya. It is part of Project Arogya Maitri.

• It emerged as a crucial lifesaver during a medical emergency at the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya.

Key Points

• The Aarogya Maitri project involves India supplying vital medical resources to any developing nation facing the impact of natural disasters or humanitarian crises.
• BHISHM cube is tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasizing rapid response and comprehensive care.
  • The Aid Cube is equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies.
• It integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics to facilitate effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services in the field.
• The success of BHISHM Cube underscores the importance of mobile hospital units in delivering immediate and effective medical assistance during emergencies.